Ranked in 3 Practice Areas
1

Band 1

Information Technology

London (Bar)

17 Years Ranked

2

Band 2

Cryptoassets

All Circuits

4 Years Ranked

3

Band 3

Telecommunications

London (Bar)

14 Years Ranked

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Provided by Matthew Lavy KC

UK Bar

Practice Areas

Matthew is a commercial barrister with a particular focus on technology and telecoms-related disputes. Matthew acts and advises in relation to the full range traditional technology disputes, such as project failures and delays, IP licensing, copyright infringement, breach of confidence, outsourcing agreements, data protection, digital media, e/m-commerce and digital rights management; he also has expertise in relation to disputes arising out of cyber liability and data, blockchain technologies and AI. Prior to coming to the bar, Matthew worked as a software developer, system administrator and technical writer. He was one of the authors of the Legal Statement on Cryptoassets and Smart Contracts issued by the Jurisdiction Taskforce of the UK’s Lawtech Delivery Panel and its subsequent Legal Statement on Digital Transactions. He is the author of two books on systems administration and is co-editor of and contributor to The Law of Artificial Intelligence (Sweet & Maxwell, 2020; 2nd edition 2024). He is on the Nominet DRS panel of experts and is a Trustee of the Society of Computers and Law.

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Information Technology - London (Bar)

1
Band 1
Individual Editorial

Matthew Lavy KC draws on technical expertise gained in his previous role as a software developer, and is able to advise on the most sophisticated technology disputes and projects. He is especially valued by clients for his knowledge of cybersecurity matters, and is well versed in business-critical systems for corporate and banking entities. He is also sought out for hotly contested IP-related litigation.


Cryptoassets - All Circuits

2
Band 2
Individual Editorial

The depth and breadth of Matthew Lavy KC's technical expertise make him a go-to practitioner for disputes involving cryptoassets. His practice benefits from his previous experience in the software industry. He is also one of the authors of the UK Jurisdiction Taskforce Legal Statement on Cryptoassets and Smart Contracts.


Telecommunications - London (Bar)

3
Band 3
Individual Editorial

Matthew Lavy of 4 Pump Court is a leading IT law barrister who has a valuable background in software development and draws praise for the technical understanding with which he approaches cases. His broader practice often crosses into the telecommunications sector and related areas of IP law or general commercial litigation. Due to his understanding of the technology industry, he is especially proficient in representing equipment manufacturers in multi-jurisdictional disputes.

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